Where is NGC2260 right now?
NGC2260 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2260 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2260 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2260 is near 04:16: 39° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2260 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2260 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2260
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Direction | north (354°) |
NGC2260 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2260
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Azimuth | 354° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2260 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
NGC2260 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 7° | 262° | west | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -4° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -16° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -28° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -38° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -47° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -53° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -54° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -50° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -42° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -32° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -21° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -9° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 3° | 94° | east | Very low | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 15° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 26° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 29° | 117° | south-east | Visible | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 34° | 124° | south-east | Visible | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 36° | 127° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 39° | 131° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 43° | 139° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 45° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 50° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 51° | 188° | south | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 47° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 39° | 228° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 29° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 18° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 7° | 263° | west | Daylight | 06h 38m | −01° 28′ |